Kaplan Medical in New Zealand
Kaplan Medical, the leader in USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) preparation, has helped tens of thousands of students and physicians pass their medical licensing boards with high scores and continue on to successful careers in medicine.
Our pathways to medical licensure in New Zealand and the USA can help you to achieve your personal and professional goals. You can combine your USMLE exam preparation course with English language preparation at one of our Kaplan International Colleges situated in Auckland. Our quality language courses will ensure that your language skills have reached the required level prior to starting your USMLE exam preparation course.
| Exam Preparation Courses |
Lessons*/Week |
Levels |
Length |
Location |
Start Dates |
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USMLE Exam Preparation
Step 1, Step CK
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20 hours per week |
IELTS 6.0 or KIC Advanced |
24 weeks / 6 months per step |
Auckland |
Throughout the year |
World-class USMLE Exam Preparation in Auckland
Kaplan Medical's USMLE course provides intensive preparation to medical doctors through centre-based learning. The USMLE is a set of general exams for medical doctors, assessing a physician's ability to apply knowledge, concepts and principles, constituting the basis of safe and effective patient care. Students can study full-time at our New Zealand center, Auckland, to prepare for the exams.
Kaplan Medical's approach to USMLE exam preparation allows students to study at their own pace and provides access to innovative resources like the Personal Learning System (PLS), Qbank and streamed lectures which compliment the Kaplan Medical Lecture Notes. Our course content is critically reviewed and selected based on areas that are most likely to be tested and are most important for your exam success!
Kaplan can help you prepare for:
USMLE Step 1
USMLE Step 2 CK
You can also combine the above in the Step 1 + Step 2 CK Package.
For more information about the USMLE Exam Preparation course in New Zealand download the course fact sheet here!
This program is ideal for students who are looking to take the USMLE, the first step on the road to becoming a registered doctor in New Zealand or the United States.
The unique structure of the Kaplan Medical USMLE Preparation programs provide intensive preparation to medical doctors through center based learning and are designed to provide you with a solid grounding in medical concepts and principles constitution the basis of safe and effective patient care and give you the knowledge and confidence to pass the USMLE.
Program Length:
24 weeks / 6 months
Program Details:
Step 1 Preparation
The USMLE Step 1 Preparation course is a 6 month programme featuring a comprehensive basic science review covering the 8 key disciplines (Anatomy, Behavioural Science, Biochemistry, Medical Genetics, Microbiology/Immunology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology) and teaches students strategies to prepare for the exam.
The USMLE Step 1 Exam is a one-day computer exam, which includes 336 questions and spans 8 hours of testing, broken down into seven 1 hour blocks of 48 questions each.
Step 2CK Preparation
The USMLE Step 2CK Preparation course is a 6 month programme featuring a review of clinical knowledge including internal medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Surgery, Neurology, Psychiatry, Public Health and more.
The Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) is a multiple-choice exam designed to determine whether the examinee possesses the medical knowledge and understanding of clinical science, which are considered essential for the provision of patient care under their supervision.
Please download and refer to the USMLE brochure to find out more about the USMLE process.
Lessons:
Kaplan Medical’s approach to USMLE preparation allows students to study at their own pace and provides access to innovative resources like the Personal Learning System (PLS), Qbank and streamed lectures which compliment the Kaplan Medical Lecture Notes. Our course content is critically reviewed and selected based on areas that are most likely to be tested and are most important for your exam success!
USMLE Exam Preparation Course Structure
Each step will follow the basic pattern below:
- Materials reviews
- Chapter quizzes
- Subject assessment tests
- Course mid term & course final and full length simulated exam
(Including comprehensive critical performance feedback and analysis to target your weaker areas.)
Course Resources & Materials
The comprehensive course materials will include a variety of preparation materials:
- World-class video lectures given by expert tutors
- Acclaimed Kaplan Lecture Notes
- Qbook which includes practice questions, test taking strategy guide and subject-based assessment tests with detailed explanations
- Access to the Personal Learning System
- Also included - Qbank Plus!
For more information about the USMLE Exam Preparation course in New Zealand, the Personal Learning System, Qbank and Qbank Plus download the course fact sheet here.
